What are the main factors that influence a Learning & Development Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Learning & Development Manager's salary?

A Learning & Development Manager's salary grows with experience: a Curriculum Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $94,480, a Curriculum Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $109,011, a Curriculum Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $145,065, a Learning & Development Manager (10+ years)earns $122,584, a Curriculum Director (10+ years)earns $143,492,

What are the highest paying states for a Learning & Development Manager?

Learning & Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Learning & Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $134,454, California $133,944, Massachusetts $132,159. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Learning & Development Manager roles make?

Salaries for Learning & Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Learning and Development Program Manager: $122,538; Global Learning And Development Manager: $120,624; Manager Organizational Learning and Development: $120,100; Manager People Development and Learning: $120,010; E-Learning Development IV: $109,500.

Learning & Development Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Learning & Development Manager make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Learning & Development Manager in Delaware is $122,978 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

However, a Learning & Development Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,215
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,944 to $128,336
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,346

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Learning & Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,336	$10,695	$2,468	$62
Average	$122,978	$10,248	$2,365	$59
25th Percentile	$106,944	$8,912	$2,057	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Learning & Development Manager Salaries

A Learning & Development Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Learning & Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Learning & Development Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $94,480
Early Career (1-2 years): $109,011
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $145,065
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,584
Expert (over 8 years): $143,492

Levels	Salary
Curriculu... Level Learning & Development Manager	$94,480
Curriculu... Level Learning & Development Manager	$109,011
Curriculu... Level Learning & Development Manager	$145,065
Learning ... Level Learning & Development Manager	$122,584
Curriculu... Level Learning & Development Manager	$143,492

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How Do Learning & Development Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Learning & Development Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $134,454.
California: $133,944.
Massachusetts: $132,159.

District of Columbia $134,454 California $133,944 Massachusetts $132,159 Washington $131,673 New Jersey $131,624 Alaska $131,454 Connecticut $129,779 New York $129,099

Hawaii $126,925 Rhode Island $125,905 Maryland $125,213 Minnesota $124,265 Colorado $123,901 Illinois $123,780 Oregon $123,318 Delaware $122,978

New Hampshire $122,765 Virginia $122,286 Pennsylvania $120,890 Nevada $120,185 North Dakota $119,954 Michigan $119,590 Wisconsin $119,457 Vermont $119,189

Texas $118,449 Maine $118,400 Arizona $118,327 Ohio $118,242 Georgia $117,125 Indiana $116,566 Wyoming $116,457 Utah $116,287

Iowa $116,214 Kansas $115,631 Louisiana $115,461 North Carolina $115,401 Missouri $115,376 Florida $114,903 Montana $114,648 Nebraska $114,405

Kentucky $114,271 South Carolina $113,786 Tennessee $113,482 Idaho $113,361 New Mexico $112,474 Oklahoma $112,280 Alabama $111,563 South Dakota $110,361

Arkansas $109,705 West Virginia $109,353 Mississippi $108,297

Top Paying Cities for Learning & Development Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $127,277
Little Creek: $126,099
Magnolia: $126,621

Lincoln, DE $127,277 Little Creek, DE $126,099 Magnolia, DE $126,621 Milford, DE $127,277 Marydel, DE $125,626 Millsboro, DE $127,277 Millville, DE $128,127 Milton, DE $127,277

Nassau, DE $127,277 Ocean View, DE $128,127 Rehoboth Beach, DE $128,127 Seaford, DE $125,941 Selbyville, DE $128,127 Smyrna, DE $125,480 Viola, DE $126,621 Woodside, DE $126,257

Bear, DE $124,557 Newark, DE $124,605 Claymont, DE $124,703 Delaware City, DE $124,605 Hockessin, DE $124,703 Kirkwood, DE $124,605 Middletown, DE $125,225 Montchanin, DE $124,703

New Castle, DE $124,703 Odessa, DE $125,395 Port Penn, DE $124,265 Rockland, DE $124,703 Saint Georges, DE $124,605 Townsend, DE $125,213 Winterthur, DE $124,703 Lewes, DE $127,277

Wilmington, DE $124,703 Dover, DE $126,038 Dover Afb, DE $126,330 Bethany Beach, DE $128,127 Bethel, DE $125,941 Bridgeville, DE $127,277 Camden Wyoming, DE $126,172 Cheswold, DE $125,747

Clayton, DE $125,431 Dagsboro, DE $128,127 Delmar, DE $125,941 Ellendale, DE $127,277 Felton, DE $127,277 Fenwick Island, DE $128,127 Frankford, DE $128,127 Frederica, DE $127,277

Georgetown, DE $127,277 Greenwood, DE $127,277 Harbeson, DE $127,277 Harrington, DE $127,277 Hartly, DE $125,371 Houston, DE $127,277 Kenton, DE $125,431 Laurel, DE $125,941

Yorklyn, DE $124,703

Learning & Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Learning & Development Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$106,944

Average $122,978/year

$128,336

$8,912

Average $10,248/month

$10,695

$2,057

Average $2,365/week

$2,468

$51

Average $59/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,336	$10,695	$2,468	$62
Average	$122,978	$10,248	$2,365	$59
25th Percentile	$106,944	$8,912	$2,057	$51

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